June 28, 2013, 12:05PM

That smartphone everyone now seems to be carrying is quickly becoming the gateway into the consumer's wallet. Fathom Studio has found a way to tap it for small business. It's called a ZippyPitch. Full story »

June 28, 2013, 11:30AM

That smartphone everyone now seems to be carrying is quickly becoming the gateway into the consumer's wallet. Fathom Studio has found a way to tap it for small business. It's called a ZippyPitch. Full story »

January 31, 2013, 5:24PM

Z-Band Video Inc. is a rapidly expanding local business in Carlisle that was backed by both the Small Business Administration and business incubator Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

January 31, 2013, 5:24PM

Z-Band Video Inc. gave a tour of it's Carlisle offices today. They are a rapidly expanding local business backed by both the Small Business Administration and business incubator Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

January 31, 2013, 5:24PM

January 31, 2013, 5:24PM

Dick Snyder, Z-Band Video Inc. Principal/V.P. Sales and Marketing, gave a tour of Z-Band's Carlisle offices today. They are a rapidly expanding local business backed by both the Small Business Administration and business incubator Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

January 31, 2013, 5:24PM

Z-Band Video Inc. Director of Operations, Brenda Flanders, gives a tour of Z-Band's Carlisle offices today to Natalia Olson-Urtecho, right, Regional Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and others. Z-Band is a rapidly expanding local business backed by both the Small Business Administration and business incubator Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

January 29, 2013, 5:05PM

The SBA-backed Kutztown program helped Z-Band write a business plan, fine-tune its grant-writing processes, build an effective compliance program and cultivate relationships with economic development and export organizations. Full story »

January 29, 2013, 4:15PM

Sure, the business plan has been bent and twisted by delays and cost overruns. But this physical therapist is ready for that most relentless of all treadmills: The one every business owner sweats on daily just to stay afloat. Full story »

October 24, 2012, 12:40AM

It is easy for a candidate to say he or she supports policies we all agree upon. It is difficult to actually do the hard work of finding answers in our strained economy. While candidates for the 15th Senatorial District are airing commercials calling for more jobs and better schools, only John McNally has issued a solid blueprint on how... Full story »

April 12, 2011, 3:36PM

Free Webinar: HEAT Tips and Tricks Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET) Our "Best Practices" HEAT Webinars are designed for our clients and friends to learn more about how to make the best use of the HEAT application. Each webinar will be moderated by a Marks Group Professional and will allow discussion and questions by... Full story »

April 12, 2011, 10:29AM

Jack Child, Founder of YELLOW DAWG STRIPING, Launches Operation Stripes for Veterans Franchise Giveaway Promotion With unemployment rates for Iraq and Afghanistan military veterans significantly higher than the national average, one U.S. military veteran is making it his personal mission to give back to his comrades. Starting April 4, 2011, Jack Child, the founder of YELLOW DAWG STRIPING, a leading... Full story »

March 31, 2011, 3:59AM

Free Webinar: WMobile Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET) Join us for a 30 minute demonstration of this popular application that allows you to access just about all of the major features of GoldMine directly through your web enabled iPhone, BlackBerry or mobile device. Free to Clients and Invited Guests. Register here. Free Webinar: KnowledgeSync... Full story »

March 28, 2011, 3:37PM

PITTSBURGH -- A survey of small business owners released today by SMC Business Councils shows that business leaders are optimistic but still cautious about the future. Twenty-eight percent expect to increase employment while 65% will keep the work force the way it is and 6% will lay off employees. Fifty-six percent expect revenues to grow; 30% will see revenues remain... Full story »

March 11, 2011, 8:02AM

Free Webinar: Constant Contact Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET) If you’re receiving one of our popular newsletters you’re getting them from Constant Contact, the #1 most popular email marketing tool used by hundreds of thousands of small businesses around the world. Join us for a 30 minute review of how you can use Constant... Full story »

December 15, 2010, 2:04PM

Free Webinar: HEAT Tips and Tricks Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET) Our "Best Practices" HEAT Webinars are designed for our clients and friends to learn more about how to make the best use of the HEAT application. Each webinar will be moderated by a Marks Group Professional and will allow discussion and questions by... Full story »